Anoscopy and high-resolution anoscopy: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for uncontrolled bleeding, collapse, severe breathing difficulty, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent medical care for heavy or persistent bleeding, severe or rapidly worsening pain, fever with increasing anal pain, fainting, marked weakness, or difficulty passing urine.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Contact your healthcare team during routine hours if:
Bleeding lasts longer than expected
Pain is not improving or interferes with normal activities
You develop increasing swelling, discharge, or difficulty passing stool
You have questions about wound care, activity, or medicines
Results do not arrive by the date provided
The article also says
Light spotting after biopsy or treatment may be expected.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Anoscopy and high-resolution anoscopy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.